Recent Posts in Expungements Category

Got a Criminal Record? How To Clean and Expunge Your Criminal Record in Los Angeles

Posted By Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners ||

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (U.S. Department of Justice) 68 million Americans have become “criminalized” with misdemeanor, felony, or other criminal records. This criminalization of Americans could be a roadblock to living a normal and productive life. Fortunately, most states, including California, provide relief to people convicted of certain misdemeanors and ...

Sealing Your Arrest Records in Los Angeles

Posted By Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners ||

In California, innocent people wrongfully arrested have a unique opportunity to have their arrest records sealed and destroyed by filing a Petition for Factual Innocence, according to California Penal Code section 851.8. This petition must be filed no later than two years from the date of arrest or the filing of a criminal complaint, whichever is the most recent. If you succeed in sealing your ...